Onan MicroLite 4000 Series User Manual

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Starter Disassembly
The genset must be removed from the vehicle be-
fore the starter can be serviced. See Section 5. Pre-
paring for Service.
1. Disconnect the genset starting battery cables.
Disconnect the negative (–) cable first, to re-
duce the risk of arcing.
2. Remove the genset outer housing. Disconnect
the positive (+) cable from the starter lug termi-
nal.
3. Remove the rear mounting nut from the starter.
Remove the engine bracket behind the starter
from the engine (Torx T-30) and muffler.
4. Remove the starter mounting nuts (bolts on
Spec A). Carefully disengage the starter from
the end bell.
5. Use a 1/8 to 5/32 inch nail set to remove the roll
pin from the armature shaft. (When reassem-
bling, use a new roll pin.) Remove the return
spring, gear and clutch assembly as required.
See Figure 8-24.
6. Remove the starter through-bolts. Carefully
separate the brush end cap housing from the
armature assembly.
ES1608s
ES1609-1s
SPRING
RETAINER
STARTER
POSITIVE (+)
TERMINAL
STARTER
THROUGH BOLTS
ROLL PIN
STARTER
SUPPORT PLASTIC RETAINER WITH
A VISE OR OTHER SOLID SURFACE
USE CARE NOT TO HAVE SPRING
RETURN “LEG” BETWEEN THE
PLASTIC RETAINER & SUPPORT
WHEN DRIVING OUT ROLL PIN.
SOLID
SUPPORT
5/32“ TO 1/8“ NAIL SET
FIGURE 8-24. DRIVING ROLL PIN OUT OF STARTER ASSEMBLY

Onan MicroLite 4000 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Onan
Model	MicroLite 4000 Series
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English